Overview

Within the Special Education M.Ed degree at George Mason University students may focus on a specific area in the field by completing a licensure or non-licensure certificate program in conjunction with the MEd and using certificate coursework to fulfill the elective credits for the MEd degree program.

Key Features

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration in research and the preparation of professionals for the highest levels of practice and service in diverse schools, organizations, and communities.CEHD provides leadership in transforming schools, organizations, and communities through research, teaching, and collaboration.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Language Development and Reading

Language and Literacy for Diverse Learners

Applied Behavior Analysis: Verbal Behavior

Supporting Communication and Literacy for Individuals with Autism

Computer Applications for Special Populations

Special Education Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-18 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-47

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have earned or will earn* a minimum of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a US institution of higher education accredited by one of the organizations found here, or an equivalent degree from a nationally recognized non-US institution.
You must have earned a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or better in your baccalaureate study. The GPA requirement can be higher for individual graduate programs.
If you are an applicant with domestic educational credentials (inside the United States): you may upload unofficial copies of your transcripts on the online application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41124 USD / year

≈ 41124 USD / year
Out-of-State

18060 USD / year

≈ 18060 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18060 USD / year

≈ 18060 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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